Kilogram Force to Newtons Converter

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How to convert Kilogram Force to Newtons

Multiply the kilogram force value by 9.80665: 1 kgf = 9.80665 N. Going the other way, 1 N = 0.101972 kgf, so divide by 9.80665 or use the Newtons to Kilogram Force converter.

About these units

Kilogram Force (kgf)

A kilogram-force, or kilopond, is the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 newtons.

Newtons (N)

The newton is the SI unit of force: the force that accelerates one kilogram at one meter per second squared. A small apple weighs about one newton.

Kilogram Force to Newtons conversion table

Kilogram Force (kgf)Newtons (N)
1 kgf9.80665 N
2 kgf19.6133 N
3 kgf29.42 N
4 kgf39.2266 N
5 kgf49.0332 N
10 kgf98.0665 N
20 kgf196.133 N
25 kgf245.166 N
50 kgf490.332 N
100 kgf980.665 N
500 kgf4,903.32 N
1,000 kgf9,806.65 N

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